Family and Youth Peer Support Bronx Alliance - Family Peer Advocate Job Bronx area,New York USA,Social Work

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Work in collaboration with all Youth & Family Peer Advocates in engaging youth in planning their own care and having their voice heard
Share personal knowledge and experiences about the youth serving system and resources available to youth
Provide support to youth through one-to-one interactions as well as group interactions
Provide support to youth at community meetings and other meetings as needed
Provide public education about youth mental health issues
Assist in the organization of social, recreational and educational activities for youth
Assist in outreach activities
Represent the interests of youth with emotional and behavioral challenges in a variety of public forums and advisory groups
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the work completed with individuals and families
Other duties as assigned

Qualities:

Must exhibit a commitment to the well-being of all
Show respect in all aspects of work
Collaborative, team-oriented spirit
Possessing wisdom gained through lived-experience
Ability to build and maintain relationships

Qualifications:

The Family Peer Advocate has been the primary caregiver of an identified as a person who has first-hand experience with social, emotional, medical, developmental, substance use, and/or behavioral challenges, and has experience receiving mental health services and/or navigating other child-serving systems
Demonstrates qualities of leadership, including knowledge of advocacy, and can positively reflect on and share his/her experiences with others
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Work flexible hours, as required

Bilingual and bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply
Candidates possessing exceptional skill but not all of the qualifications are also encouraged to apply

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone
Ability to work collaboratively with staff, program participants, service providers and other stakeholders
Ability to remain calm and composed under stress
Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation
Ability to evaluate/interpret information and make independent judgment/decisions

Equal Opportunity Employer
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